3 things to know: Pacers hope to keep momentum going in Miami

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Indiana Pacers Lance Stephenson (1) begins to celebrate with Thaddeus Young (21) late in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) celebrates hitting a three point shot in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

Indiana Pacers Lance Stephenson (1) begins to celebrate with Darren Collison (2) late in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

The Indiana Pacers celebrates a three-point shot made by Victor Oladipo in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

The Indiana Pacemates perform during a timeout in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) puts up a shot as he is fouled by Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

The Indiana Pacemates perform during a timeout in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan argues a call with an official in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Friday, Nov 17, 2017. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-100. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – Coming off their emotional victory Friday, the Indiana Pacers (8-8) hope to keep the momentum going Sunday, when they face the Miami Heat (7-8) at American Airlines Arena. The Pacers overcame a 22-point deficit Friday night to beat the Detroit Pistons, 107-100, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Victor Oladipo grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds, and Lance Stephenson (13 points, eight rebounds), provided a huge spark during the comeback.

Here are three things you should know about Pacers vs. Miami:

1. The Pacers have been road warriors of late.

With two consecutive road wins, the Pacers believe they are becoming better at finishing games. That theory will be tested in Miami. The Pacers have already lost once in Miami, 112-108, on Oct. 21. In that game, a Pacers’ rally fell short. They trailed by 21 points in the second quarter, and they did not recover despite 28 points from Oladipo. Almost a month later, the Pacers are playing with more confidence, and they could win three straight road games for the first time all season. Pacers coach Nate McMillan says the Pacers will need to have a tough mindset to beat the Heat.

"They pride themselves on outworking you,being more physical, winning the hustle game," said McMillan following Saturday's practice. "That's what we have to do."

2. Myles Turner is still looking for his groove.

The Pacers’ starting center did not play the final 16 minutes Friday night, struggling from the field (3 for 13) and finishing with just seven points and five rebounds. A concussion suffered in the season opener that forced Turner to miss seven games has impacted his season. Turner has not scored more than 13 points in any of his last five games, nor has he reached double figures in rebounds in any of those games.

Turner made a huge block Wednesday night to help preserve a victory in Memphis. The Pacers will need a strong defensive effort from Turner on Sunday in his matchup against Miami center Hassan Whiteside, who had 22 points and 16 rebounds Friday night when the Heat won in Washington.

"Sometimes when you miss games, it sets you back and you lose your rhythm," McMillan said. "He had some shots that he's very capable of making.I told him, 'Don't get down on yourself. Keep shooting the ball. That rhythm will come for you.'''

Over the last five games, the Pacers’ starting small forward is shooting 50 percent (15 for 30) from 3-point range. This is what the Pacers were looking for when they signed Bogdanovic as a free agent. Not only has he made clutch shots, his shooting range has opened the floor for teammates, creating more space for Oladipo’s slashing drives and for Darren Collison to penetrate and create. Bogdanovic has been more than just a spot-up shooter, mixing in drives, and playing better defense than many expected. He is an unsung reason for the Pacers’ early-season showing.